Kamchatka Winter Adventure

Our group meets at the airport where we are introduced to our tour leader
before transferring to Paratunka, a health resort zone 30km from the capital
of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Spend the day relaxing in and around the
secluded resort. Soak in the stunning geothermal outdoor pool, surrounded
mist, snow and crisp alpine air.

There are many ways of getting around Kamchatka and today we’ll be
taking a snowcat. Known for their use grooming snow trails and powering
through masses of snow, these truck-sized vehicles will take us across to
the Avacha volcano. On the way, if conditions permit, there might be a
chance to do some wilderness skiing or snowboarding on some easy slopes
around the mountains. Carve down the base of Avacha and explore rich
valleys and forests, winding down to the foot of the volcano.

Kamchatka is home to several ethnic groups, among them the semi-nomadic Koryak. Today we visit a nomad camp belonging to the Koryaks. Listen to traditional Koryak folk songs and sample native dishes. You’ll have the
opportunity to purchase handmade crafts and a shaman will tell stories from
the lives of the Koryak ancestors. After a traditional meal, we get acquainted
with one of Kamchatka’s more unusual forms of winter transport – the husky
dog sled! You’ll get a chance to ride your own sled and learn the art of ‘mushing’ with the help of your experienced guide.

Snowmobiles are a popular form of personal transport for Kamchatkans in winter. Today we’ll find out for ourselves just how useful (and fun) these
machines are on a snowmobile safari to the Viluchinsky waterfall or Three
Brothers Rock (depending on the weather). If you’ve never ridden a snowmobile before, our trusty guides are on hand to give a safety briefing and
make sure you’re comfortable with the controls before setting off on your adventure.

Suit up for an awesome day of mountain skiing at the Gora Moroznaya ski resort. In a beautiful alpine setting, this is Kamchatka’s premier ski resort, boasting excellent facilities and 5 ski slopes suitable for all levels of
experience. The longest slope is a satisfying 2,050m, and the shortest, for beginners and children, is 300m. The knowledgeable guides will help free riders find unspoiled slopes that are both safe and spectacularly scenic.

Today we’ll take a city tour of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Shop at the fish
markets and try fresh produce from the pure waters of Kamchatka’s rivers. Buy
traditional gifts and native handcrafts to remind you of one of the most beautiful
places on the planet. After free time to shop, eat and explore in the scenic city,
before transferring to the shore of the Pacific Ocean for a stroll at the foot of
the world’s largest oceanic division.

Check out from Paratunka before transferring to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Airport for your journey home.